David: From Umbria in Southern Italy. A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot. Medium to light purple in color. The nose seemed to evolve somewhat over the hour or so that we drank this and I detected different things at different times. Black cherry and black currant are clearly present with nice concentration. Vanilla and a bit of leather with smoke and a bit of balsamic character made appearances. Maybe floral notes, roses. Full bodied and rich with dark fruits. Acidity balances very well the fruitiness and perhaps a little sweetness. Tannins are soft and the wine remains gentile but appealing with sufficient structure. Finish is fairly long and quite pleasant ending on sweet blueberry rather than tart fruit. Had with spaghetti and meatballs and it went well but I would prefer it alone (the way I feel about most wine). A great value!
Score 4.1/5
Jessica: Uh, what he said.
Score: 4.1/5
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